Hanoi, Jan. 9 -- The Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism announced on January 9 that it has issued Decision No. 14/QD-BVHTTDL on removing "The Sorrow of War" novel by Bao Ninh, from the list of 50 outstanding Vietnamese literary and performing arts works created since national reunification (April 30, 1975). Previously, on November 13, 2025, the ministry issued Decision No. 4313/QD-BVHTTDL approving and announcing the results of the selection of 50 outstanding works for the 1975-2025 period. The list included "The Sorrow of War", one of the most widely known novels by writer Bao Ninh. On January 7, 2026, the ministry received a letter from the writer. The ministry then assigned its relevant functional units to meet with him and listen...